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Taron Egerton on Making One of the Most Unpredictable Horror-Comedies of the Year
Jonathan Schey's feature directorial debut, *Everybody Wants to F*ck Me*, premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, starring Taron Egerton as Adam, a man who fancies himself an enlightened, feminist-conscious "nice guy" in the modern dating landscape. The dark comedy veers into thriller territory when Adam's carefully constructed persona unravels after meeting Sofia (Jessica Henwick), who exposes his behaviour, leading to a reversal where he becomes the target of obsessive admirers who stalk and aggressively pursue him.
Egerton explained in an interview that he and director Schey recognised that playing Adam required nuance beyond simply portraying him as morally bankrupt. The actor described the performance as a balancing act of presenting a fundamentally flawed character whilst maintaining enough empathy for audiences to engage with him meaningfully. The cast, including Jessica Henwick and Charly Clive, discussed the inspirations behind the project and their on-set chemistry at the Collider Media Studio. The film is scheduled for release in 2027.
In short
- Taron Egerton stars in Schey's directorial debut dark comedy-thriller at TIFF
- Plot subverts "nice guy" trope through twisted dating narrative with role reversal
- Actor emphasises portraying flawed character with humanity and believability
Explained simply
In modern dating, some people describe themselves as “nice guys” who respect women, while their behaviour may not match that self-image. This film uses Adam, played by Taron Egerton, to explore that gap through dark comedy and thriller elements.
Jonathan Schey wrote and directed the film, which also stars Jessica Henwick as Sofia and Charly Clive. Its story turns the familiar dynamic of unwanted pursuit around, making Adam the focus of intense attention.
The film’s subject connects to wider conversations about respect, consent and how people present themselves in relationships. Its mix of comedy and suspense gives the story a way to examine those themes without treating Adam as a simple villain.
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